Vulnerable Road Users Flashcards
When might pedestrians have to walk on roads?
When the pavement is closed due to street repairs
On country roads where there’s no pavement
On country roads, which way to pedestrians walk and why?
The right hand side onto traffic so they can see it coming
How to recognised a designated walking group?
May be walking on left
white light at the front
red light at the back
Who has priority when turning into a side road and there’s pedestrians already crossing?
The pedestrians
Explain zebra crossings
slow down and prepare to stop if someone is waiting to cross
Explain pelican crossings
light controlled
if flashing amber, give way to pedestrians
If green when still crossing, allow time for them to cross
Explain puffin crossings
Sensors to detect when people are on the crossing
Lights don’t change from red until crossing clear
Explain toucan crossing
Cyclists can cross at same time as amber
No flashing amber phase
What does a flashing amber light under a school warning sign mean?
Reduce speed until your clear of the area
Don’t wait or park on the yellow zigzag lines outside of school, why?
a clear view of the crossing area outside the school is needed by drivers on the road and pedestrians on the pavement
Buses and coaches carrying scholars have a sign on the back indicating what?
Frequent stopping
What colour coat does a hearing dog have?
yellow or burgandy
How to know if someone is both death and blind?
carrying a white stick with a red band, or a dog with a red and white chekered harness
What to do if behind a slowing cyclist who is looking over their shoulder?
Slow down and give them room, they may be turning right
When should you never overtake a moped or cylist?
Just before turning left
